Sierra Club Outings - Cincinnati, OH

Note this is not a Sierra Club sponsored event but is being posted for the benefit of our Members.

Wilderness First Aid (WFA) - Spaces are limited
March 7-8. 2026
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Course Fee: $265 (Save $10 with Zelle)
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/cXsN55o1fmT9TTo19

Accidents happen. People get hurt, sick, or lost. The temperature drops, the wind picks up, and it starts to rain. Would you know what to do? Many backcountry emergencies are preventable, and even when bad things happen, sometimes the wrong care can make things worse. By learning a few basic skills, you can make the difference between a good adventure story and a bad ending…and maybe even save a life.

WFA is the perfect course for the outdoor enthusiast who wants a basic level of first aid training for remote trips when access to medical help can be delayed.

This course will place special emphasis on the first aid skills for the hiker and backpacker but is suitable for all outdoor enthusiasts, including mountain bikers, paddlers, horseback riders, scout leaders, outdoor educators, guides, trail crew leaders, and anyone who spends time in the outdoors, particularly in remote or wilderness settings.

First developed by SOLO Wilderness Medicine School in 1976, WFA is a 16-hour course that focuses on the entry-level skills of: response and assessment, musculoskeletal injuries, environmental emergencies, soft tissue injuries, and medical emergencies. The WFA curriculum focuses on real-life examples and blends classroom learning with hands-on scenarios. Upon completion, students will receive a SOLO certification card, good for 2 years.

WHERE IS THE LOCATION?
The course will be taught both indoors and outdoors at scenic Camp Stony Brook in Waynesville, Ohio. Camp Stony Brook is managed by the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio. Participants can tent camp or stay in the lodge with heated bunk rooms and flush toilets a small fee.

WHO IS THE WFA FOR?
The WFA is the perfect course for the outdoor enthusiast or trip leader who wants a basic level of first aid training for short trips with family, friends, and outdoor groups. It also meets the ACA guidelines.
WHAT IS TAUGHT?
The WFA is 16 hours long (two days), and focuses on the basic skills of: Response and Assessment, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Environmental Emergencies, Survival Skills, Soft Tissue Injuries, and Medical Emergencies.

IS THERE AN EXAM?
Yes, there is ongoing evaluation of practical skills, and there are written assessments throughout the course.

DO I GET CERTIFIED?
Yes. You will receive a SOLO WFA certification, which is good for two years. CPR certification is available for an additional fee. The class is held over the course of 2 days, Saturday and Sunday.

Course Fee: $265 per participant by credit card. Save $10 and pay by Zelle.(course text, certification, scenario materials)

Optional: CPR Training/Certification: $30. Onsite tent camping or heated bunk room: $10.00/night. These fees are paid onsite.

Cancelation Policy: No refunds are offered. Your registration fee is non-refundable unless this event is canceled or rescheduled. Your registration is transferrable to another person.

Additional details will be provided after you have registered. Students must sign a Participant Agreement.

Contact Info:
To register or for questions about registration, or about Camp Stonybrook, its facilities, and camping, please contact Nancy Ball at nancy@summittrektravel.com, or visit this site: https://summittrektravel.com/wilderness-first-aid/

For questions about the WFA course material and certification, please contact Matt Hartman (WFA Instructor) at outdoorlexicon@gmail.com

We meet at my house at 7 AM and carpool to the trailhead. Joyce Kilmer is in North Carolina, south of Knoxville.
The hike is for experienced hikers only. There are some very rugged trails.
We will start at about 5000' and climb 500' and from there it is basically downhill. We hike 4 days, returning on Sunday afternoon.
If we have time, we will visit the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest. The trees in this grove have never been logged. The Poplar trees are 8' in diameter.
Call Jay Freeman at 513-631-7642 or 513-910-5288 for details.